1st trimester bacterial vaginosis? Please help-- Scared!?

[Blessed at 10 weeks]

Hi all,

I just found out Saturday I was pregnant and had it confirmed through blood test on Monday. The same day, my family practice dr. did a pelvic exam because I thought I had a UTI (symptoms started the day before), and I found out I have bacterial vaginosis today. I was prescribed clindamycin 2% vaginal cream. 1) Is this medication safe for 1st trimester and does it increase the chance of miscarriage? and 2) Does it sound like I caught this early, and again, does it increase the risk of miscarriage? Anybody else have experiences with 1st trimester bac. vaginosis?

My symptoms: Burning like a UTI, feel like I need to pee, and I'm red "down there." Symptoms started on Sunday, so I was prescribed this medication 3 days after it started,.

Help! I just want to be reassured that I will have a healthy baby! I'm scared of miscarriage

[gcait19]

Im sure if it weren't safe for you to take this medication the doctor wouldn't have prescribed it to you. I dont think you have anything to worry about. Congrats!!

[Ryan A]

I have had bacterial vaginosis twice during my current pregnancy. The OB/GYN said it's a side effect of pregnancy. The first time I had a clindamycin suppository and the second time they treated with oral medication. I haven't had any problems. If you leave the infection untreated, you can have problems.
I'm sure you'll be fine. Good luck!

[blah]

Bacterial Vaginosis is common in pregnancies which is one of the reasons they do a pelvic exam. The prescribed meds are fine as long as they know that you are pregnant.

[Renee L]

I just found out today that I have BV too, and I am 10 weeks today. I was also prescribed clindamycin.
After reading up on everything, I am scared too. The internet is not always a good thing. LOL!!
I don't both of our doctors could be wrong.